Welcome to another Bookish Friday, in which I share excerpts from books…and connect with other bloggers, who do the same.
Let’s begin the celebration by sharing Book Beginnings, hosted by Rose City Reader; and let’s showcase The Friday 56 with Freda’s Voice.
To join in, just grab a book and share the opening lines…along with any thoughts you wish to give us; then turn to page 56 and excerpt anything on the page.
Then give us the title of the book, so others can add it to their lists!
What a great way to spend a Friday!
Today’s feature is a recent acquisition: All We Ever Wanted, by Emily Giffin, in which three very different people must choose between their families and their most deeply held values. . . .
Book Beginning: (Nina)
It started out as a typical Saturday night. And by typical, I don’t mean normal in any mainstream American way. There was no grilling out with the neighbors or going to the movies or doing any of the things I did as a kid. It was simply typical for what we’d become since Kirk sold his software company, and we went from comfortable to wealthy. Very wealthy.
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Friday 56: I heard more clicking as he mumbled, “What happened Saturday night has nothing to do with being spoiled. It was just stupid….” His voice trailed off, and I could tell he was only half focused on our conversation.
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Synopsis: Nina Browning is living the good life after marrying into Nashville’s elite. More recently, her husband made a fortune selling his tech business, and their adored son has been accepted to Princeton.
Yet sometimes the middle-class small-town girl in Nina wonders if she’s strayed from the person she once was.
Tom Volpe is a single dad working multiple jobs while struggling to raise his headstrong daughter, Lyla. His road has been lonely, long, and hard, but he finally starts to relax after Lyla earns a scholarship to Windsor Academy, Nashville’s most prestigious private school.
Amid so much wealth and privilege, Lyla doesn’t always fit in—and her overprotective father doesn’t help—but in most ways, she’s a typical teenaged girl, happy and thriving.
Then, one photograph, snapped in a drunken moment at a party, changes everything. As the image spreads like wildfire, the Windsor community is instantly polarized, buzzing with controversy and assigning blame.
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What do you think? Would you keep reading?
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Sounds like a lot of interesting conflicts are developing. Giffin is a good writer. I hope you enjoy it.
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Thanks, Roberta, I am always eager to read about people whose circumstances change things for them…and how those around them are affected.
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Yes very intriguing the way it’s going
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Thanks, Mystica, I am eager to immerse myself in it. Enjoy your reading.
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Yes, definitely I’d keep reading. In fact, I’m looking for this book now. Thanks for sharing.
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Thanks, Bev, I put this one near the top of my “up next” books, as I want to keep reading, too. Enjoy yours.
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I’ve seen this one around and it looks pretty interesting. Enjoy your current read!
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Thanks for visiting, Breana, and I hope to be enjoying this one soon! Have a great weekend!
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I’ve never tried Giffin but I’ve heard good things about her work. 🙂
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Thanks for visiting, Lauren, and while I haven’t read a lot of her work, I always enjoy her books. Have a great weekend.
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Yes, I’d keep reading. This is something that happens all too often in the real world, sadly. I’m curious what the photo was and how they cope with the ramifications.
My Friday 56 from Dying For A Taste
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I had the same reaction, Laura. Thanks for stopping by, and enjoy your reading.
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I’d definitely keep reading this!! There is so much scope here for conflict!
Here is my Book Beginning and Friday56 feature!
Have a great weekend! Luv Sassy x
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I think so, too, Sassy; thanks for stopping by, and enjoy your reading.
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Thank you!!! You’re welcome. Always a pleasure!
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My typical Saturday night would bore just about everyone. LOL I’d love for you and your readers to check out mine . . . https://tinyurl.com/LisaKsBookReviews7618
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Thanks, Lisa, and I’m pretty sure my weekends (and holidays) would seem boring, too, since I do a lot of reading and movie watching.
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It may have started out typical, but it sounds like it ended up to be one helluva Saturday night. 🙂 Happy weekend!
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Definitely, Freda. It is amazing how a “typical” Saturday night can turn, just like that. Enjoy your weekend, and thanks for visiting (and hosting).
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I’m very curious about this one. Hope you enjoy it.
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Thanks for visiting, Catherine, I think I will enjoy it. Have a great weekend.
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I’ve yet to read anything by this author though I’ve been wanting to for awhile. This sounds a little bit deeper than what I would expect so I’m intrigued!
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Thanks, Katherine, I have noticed that some of the authors who usually write “beachy books,” like Giffin and Hildebrand, are taking it deeper these days. I’m looking forward to it.
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I’ve not read anything by Emily Giffin before, but this sounds great! I’d definitely keep reading. Those snippets have me hooked.
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Thanks for visiting, Ashley, I am looking forward to it. Enjoy your reading.
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I’m glad I no longer have teens!
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Oh, yes, the teen years are definitely challenging! Thanks for visiting, Harvee.
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I keep seeing this book around – sounds interesting!
Hallie @ Book by Book
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Thanks for visiting, Hallie, I’m very eager to read it. Enjoy your weekend.
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Becoming wealthy is not what I think of as an American typical day.Ha! My quotes from The Virgin Suicides
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Definitely not typical, but I’m curious. Thanks for stopping by, Anne, and enjoy your weekend.
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Sounds like there’ll be plenty of conflict and interest in this one. Enjoy!
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I think there will be, Nicki…thanks for stopping by, and enjoy your weekend.
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The synopsis is very intriguing!
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Thanks, Kayleigh…I think so, too! Enjoy your weekend.
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I think I’m already connecting the dots with this one. Sound like it will be a powerful read. Hope you enjoy your weekend!
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Thanks for stopping by, Alicia; I think it will be, too.
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